Check out our review of the Sako Hunter in 223: kzread.info/dash/bejne/q3Wfk6euqZSuqaQ.html

Great review, really professional, great video editing, thanks very much!

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+Ted Branston Thank you Ted, I try to include all the info that people want to see and edit it all to look half-decent anyway! Thanks for watching...

I have a Tikka super varmint in 223 after watching this review thanks for your review and help Rich

really awesome review, I just ordered one :)

@ozziereviews

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lilly, did you order one in 223 or another calibre??

@SurvivalLilly

7 жыл бұрын

***** .308 WIN :D

@ozziereviews

7 жыл бұрын

That'll stop em in their tracks! :)

@australianmade2659

6 жыл бұрын

Survival Lilly you need to do an outback survival in Australia.

@Justin-zt8sv

3 жыл бұрын

Can you please review the t3x super varmint in 30-06?

Massive thank you Ozzie for the work & research you put into these reviews. Not only rifles ,but also ammo, gear & tutorials. Between you reviews &, advise & workmanship from Ethan at QGE I am fortunate enough to own two Tikka's (.223 & .270) and a Lithgow 101 in22lr. with their scopes and set ups, they are an absolute pleasure. Just need more time to get out to the farm. The thank you doesn't pay the bills, so there is a decent drink in it for you next week. Thanking you.

I have the same rifle - it’s the best I’ve had, first rifle to make a single hole group at 100 yds with 53gr V Max. Fabulous bit of kit.

Love the vapour trails from the shots, really great illustration of the increase in curve over distance !!

Your reviews are outstanding mate keep them coming

@ozziereviews

7 жыл бұрын

Will certainly try to, thanks Hamish!

The bolt is stupid smooth my lord

Thanks for this great review. I bought one this week. A 12 month old T3 super varmint, Hawke 2.5-10x56 scope, Caldwell bipod, T8 moderator, 2 mags and a case for £850 or 1655 Aus $. I can't fault it, first day shooting it, I had a 50mm 6 shot group at 120yds. Awesome rifle.

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

Great stuff mate, I'm glad you got yourself a nice setup there...

Really like the cheek peice, great idea.

I bought one 6 months ago in 223 1-8 twist and would have to say it's the best gun I own.such a nice gun to shoot all day long and so accurate 1 inch groups out of the box.love it

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+Steven Stjohn Thanks for the range report on yours Steve, I agree for the price and straight out of the box, it's hard to beat...

Another top quality review. Good work mate.

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+Googs Thanks mate, I appreciate you watching...

Great review mate! I went and had a chat to my local dealer about similar rifles he had in stock but he keep saying the same positives of the Tikka T3 as you have... So much so that I put a deposit on the T3 .223 but in the lite version. Thanks again for the helpful reviews and keep it up!

I just ordered the compact lite in 223 for a handy little package. Will probably add the 1" spacer it comes with. Great vids as always, thanks!

Thank you for this review. I have been unsure of what to purchase until now. This is perfect for what I was after...just placed an order for one this week.

@ozziereviews

5 жыл бұрын

You'll love it I'm sure

You do good videos/reviews. Thank you.

@ozziereviews

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve, I appreciate it!

Another great review Ozzie. Tikka's sure are a quality firearm. Some very nice groupings there. My CZ 527 .223 varmint shoots 1/2 inch groups too using my hand loads. Thnks Ozzie and keep up the great work.

@ozziereviews

6 жыл бұрын

Will do, thanks for watching

Thank for your videos.

@ozziereviews

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Great review Ozzie ! Shooting this tikka rifle would spoil me completely. But the sooner this happens the better

Sako/Tikka, Steyr/Merkel, Anschutz and Mauser are all true performers 💎

@OldManYelllsAtCloud

Жыл бұрын

He got better groups out of the ruger american

Great review !

Great review m8!.

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+TekkitCast Thanks mate!

Nicely done, have always been a fan of the Tikkas. Sure are a great all round varmint rifle for hunting or longer range shooting. Keep up the good work ozzie.

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+DMTACTICAL Thanks, will do...

I have the .223 in the Hunter with a wood stock. 1 in 12 twist shooting those OSA 55gn Blitzking from cleavers. They are awesome. Was out at Blackall helping on the SSAA farmer assist and I was taking roo's up to 300 yards with ease. Awesome ammo and these rifles for the money are brilliant. Again another tops review shagger :)

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+Yosimete Sam Thanks mate, I remember years ago now, my old man was re-loading his 222 with sierra gamekings, and he was taking roos at incredible distances, so I know what you mean, the Sierra bullets really are good bullets!

I love the Tikka, it is a robust and very precise shooting rifle. The only drawback I can think of is the magazine capacity, mind that a detachable magazine that it has is far superior to an internal magazine. It is a great rifle for what it is, a bolt action hunting rifle.

great review mate!

@ozziereviews

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

My Tikka TS Lite in 22-250 is also a superb rifle too, Ozzie. The folks at Sako/Tikka/Beretta know how to make firearms and this video just proved to me what I guess I already knew. These are wonderful rifles.

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+Reg Sparkes I agree Reg, they make a good product that's for sure!

Thanks for the review Ozzie, my next hunting rifle :)

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+Honk My Hooter No problem...

A year to the day I got to fire one of these great rifles, everything same but a 24 inch barrel. Great and smooth gun to shoot, your review inspired its purchased. Thank you

@ozziereviews

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, I'm glad that you're yet another person who has seen personally that my reviews are honest, I won't rate something unless I truly believe it's a good product...

@cgereu

7 жыл бұрын

You review was really awesome. Now I'm thinking of getting one.

@ozziereviews

7 жыл бұрын

They are a good rifle

Thanks for the review getting one. Good hunting mate

@ozziereviews

7 жыл бұрын

No problem glad you enjoyed it...

Perfect Timing, was just considering purchasing one! :D

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+Phillip Mullner LOL thanks Phil, I know there are a few people waiting for this review! Enjoy!

@phillipmullner5335

8 жыл бұрын

+ozziereviews I think you've just convinced me! Great review and outstanding results with the 55gr! Kinda disappointed on the outback ammo results as they are selling pretty cheap

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

Well I don't do BS Phil, so if I say it is good, I honestly mean it... as for the ammo, grab the 55r OSA ammo, it's even cheaper than the Outback Ammo and shoots better in this rifle, so it's something I wouldn't be complaining about :)

Great video, got my eye on the Tikka T3 Tactical, hopefully it will be available in .223, keep up the fantastic vids.

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+Benjay1975 Will do mate, thanks for watching...

Finom műszer! Probléma távmegoldó. 😉

Have a tikka .243 absolutely awesome weapon. Accurate and so smooth to operate the bolt action.

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+Matt H Yeah they are nice aren't they?

I have Finnish heritage and I'd like to thank you for pronouncing Tikka correctly.

@ozziereviews

7 жыл бұрын

I don't know how else to say it so I got lucky ;)

@joshualammi5306

7 жыл бұрын

Haha well done!. Some people say "teeka".

@ozziereviews

7 жыл бұрын

ahh yes, I have heard that now I think about it...

@stigcc

10 ай бұрын

Is it tikka like flicka?

Love that TAP ammo, I get consistent 1/4" groups out of my super varmint 223. The .308 OSA ammo is outstanding in my ruger scout though, with more expensive rounds from Hornady and Remington getting 4" groups, but the OSA getting 0.5" and less sometimes. Was really happy to find ammo that worked so well in my gun, considering the scout is not known for its Moa accuracy

@dannytuomo

7 жыл бұрын

Sorry should have said 55gr TAP ammo, I haven't used the heavier TAPs

@imeprezime1285

6 ай бұрын

​@@dannytuomo.25" consistent groups at 100 yards? How many shots in group: 2 or 3?

Cheers Mate!

I have the t3x in .223 super varmint with a Zeiss conquest v4 and hit everything I put on the crosshairs on such a great rifle to use

I have had my T3 Varmint in .204 Ruger for 4-5 yrs now and it still shoots amazing!!! Close to 1000 rounds through it. I also was a huge Hornady guy and was shooting 32 gr vmax with great accuracy but recently switched to Federal Premium Nosler Ballistic Tip 40 gr and they're even more Accurate! Just going to see if they drop coyotes like the hornady did in a couple weeks. Awesome Rifles!!! Paid $1000 Canadian. Put a pivoting Harris bipod $139 ( well worth the extra money) and after trying many scopes it currently has a Sightron Siii FFP 6-24x50 Super fine 2 Moa Reticle $1600. If you want a cheaper scope I also really liked the bushnell 4.5-14x40 legend. If I was going to try another high end scope it would be a Nightforce. With no wind I can shoot 3.5in. Clay Skeets at 400 all day. With a 200 yrd zero. BUY THIS FUN...I mean gun... both words are appropriate.😁👍🤜🤛

Hi Ozzie thanks for a great review I must say I’m a big fan,I bought this exact rifle a bout a year ago and your not wrong about how actuate this thing is WOW.I bought a cheap 2.5 10x40 scope for hunting short and long distance sometimes 400m.Iam looking for your opinion on what scope to replace with no expense spare being a Schmidt and bender ect brand and scope power for the rifle. Thanks m8

Great review thank you. Accuracy can not be faulted .Only negative thoughts are plastic magazine and light weight synthetic stock - gunsmith shops are full of replaced lightweight stocks Hard to pass a plastic on to future generations and suggest it might tell as story. Tikka T 3 X is an improvement on the hollow stock but the magazines are cheap and basic . I have a few and they any they are free to any home.

I'm glad you are happy with your Tikka, however, my results have been very different. I've watched some of your other great videos and recognize that you are one hell of a shot, way out of my class. Two of my rifles are the Tikka T3 Varmint .223 and the Winchester Model 70 270 with identical 4-16x42 scopes. I have no problem achieving sub-MOA with the Winchester but, on a good day, the Tikka is about 3 MOA. on a bad day it's more like 5 MOA. I've changed ammunition in the Tikka (all 55gr), switched scopes, no improvement. The Winchester action is superb (smooth and tight). The Tikka action is sloppy and I have feed failures to feed on some occasions unless I exert upward pressure on the magazine. I'm considering an "upgrade" from the Tikka to the Ruger American and putting some money back in the bank but feel bad about passing a lemon onto someone else. I certainly won't buy another Tikka.

@ozziereviews

7 жыл бұрын

Why haven't you taken it back? They guarantee MOA with Sako or Tikka ammo, so I wouldn't be accepting a 3-5 MOA Tikka, something is seriously wrong...

Never owned a tikka, might look into the .204 model, really nice looking rifle.

Nice one dude

There a brilliant gun

My first gun was a t3x super varmit in 308 it is stupidly accurate it makes me look like a pro so I bought another super varmit in 223 best value for money gun on the market

@ozziereviews

7 жыл бұрын

Yes very good value for money that's for sure...

Best rifle I have...

Nice device!

Looks like once ur barrel warmed up she didn't group as well but it's the ammo as well. Does ur barrel get really warm after about 5-10 shots with it stanless barrel? God that bolt is smooth love it!!

At the start, when you open the book it has 223 rem box ticked, what is the box underneath that says 223 rem/12? Is that the 1:12 twist rate?

I just purchased this rifle 24” barrel non threaded configuration and 1:12 twist. Cheapest price I found is $2020.

Отличная стрельба!!!

Good guns for the price. I have outshot Remys and Surgeons with my T3. Also another underrated gun is the CZ550 Varmint that too is a real shooter for the price.

@ozziereviews

7 жыл бұрын

Yes very true

Looking at getting back into shooting after a lot of years off and torn between Tikka and Lithgow. I hold Aus made highly and leaning heavily to the Lithgow. Looking for thoughts there. Cheers.

I have a t3 lite, strangely different ammo shoots to different point of impact on the horizontal plane. 55 gr FMJ Federal ammo groups 3/4 inch @ 100 yard 1.5 inches to the left, Remington 45 grain shoots half inch to the right.. I never knew a rifle could change its horizontal impact with a change of ammo.

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+Val Martin Yeah it's funny how the physics of it all works...

Great review; I've watched quite a few of your reviews and on your recomendations I bought a Tikka T3 -223 , topped with a Bosma 4-16x50 scope , as some of the scopes you have reviewed { Nikon H223 nikoplex 4-16x42 } is no longer available { Nikon are dropping there scopes } I'm hoping you might be able to do a review of the Bosma scope .

Looks loke you can blow on the bolt and its moves very smooth

Hmm interesting. Seems to prefer shorter (lighter weight projectiles) on the accuracy front. For the price I'd reckon you want a 1:8twist to shoot better with the heavy/longer projectiles. Still some heavy 75gr handloads would probably come up gold. Factory ammo doesn't tell the full story of a rifle. Thanks again Ozzie for another top review.

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+SimmoAusful No problem Simmo, thanks for the support mate!

@ANTICARBONTAX

8 жыл бұрын

Your limited with long hand loads as the factory magazines are notoriously short and most just change the entire trigger guard so they can use AI mags, some modify the mag but it's a lot of fuckjng around.

Hi Ozzie, great review..... If you had to choose only one, what would it be - Lithgow LA102 .223 or the Tikka T3x .223...??? Cheers mate...

hi mate, love your reviews, I am looking to get the Tikka CTRX .223 with 20" barrel. I want to whistle foxes so most within 150m but want something that will reach out to 300-400m for the fox running away that looks back! Do I have to worry about the 20" barrel vs 24"? Frankly I love the 20" but if it is going to restrict distance out to 300-300m I am wondering if I should wait till there is the 24" CTR in Australia. Also can you explain the 1/8 twist being better for heavy 60 grain ammo? I am thinking the 55 grain Hornady V Max will do the job out to 300 -400m range. Sorry got so many questions, I have a 22.Hornet, but not used a .223 calibre before, hoping that it will do the job, rather than 22.250 ( which I love, but is a bit of a cannon!) I basically want to point and shoot what I see, hate foxes getting away which has happened on occassion with the Hornet at longer ranges. I was tempted to go 22.250 because I know it is point and shoot, but dont like the noise + I am on other farmers properties and prefer to be a bit quieter cheers mate - Roger in the West

Nice

Ozzie do you have any review with 22-250 ? Thanks mate.

Do you notice accuracy drops off when barrel heats up?

Is the 1-8 twist to much twist for the 55g?

Review the cz 527 varmint in 223 please

Hey Ozzie,, do you think a .223 is sufficient for Roo shooting and if so what ammo would you reccomend?

@gregmiller2178

8 жыл бұрын

+ColdWarWarriors 223 will be fine mate, and low cost ammo. Any ammo that your rifle likes will do the job (Head shots anyway).

@daveb6345

8 жыл бұрын

+ColdWarWarriors Dude, the .223 is the go to calibre for Roo's! Perfect and you can shoot it all day long. Ammo is cheap too.

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+ColdWarWarriors The 223 is pretty much the standard for roo shooting. You do find some roo shooters with 22-250s but to me I much prefer the 223 as it's cheaper to run and it's not going to heat up your barrel as quickly as the 22-250 does either...

I'm really really surprised the 55 grain generally fared better than the heavier rounds in a 1/8" twist. I always thought the 1/8" would lose some accuracy using lighter rounds but doesn't seem to be the case, atleast not with Game-king and Vmax. I'm buying a Varmint this week but found it difficult to decided between 1/12" and 1/8". I wanted 1/8" because of the greater ammo versatility it gives me and guys at the range were saying go for the 1/8" but since I would 'mostly' use 55 grain rounds I was concerned I wouldn't get the same accuracy as I would in the 1/12 using 55. This vid just sold me on the 1/8. Cheers Oz.

@ozziereviews

7 жыл бұрын

I always go for the tighter twist as I like the versatility in 223...

@Rumpole1000

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure.

Great review Ozzie! What hearing protection are you using Cheers

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, I'm using cens digital kzread.info/dash/bejne/fJWYzst7osSqhNI.html

Very nice review. High quality video to match the rifle. Not a bad price for a sub-MOA. I would be curious how so well made hand loads would shoot. I hope you weren't killing live beers; that would be tragic. I'll be ordering a Tikka.

@ozziereviews

7 жыл бұрын

LOL I have no idea why people think that it's beer I shoot at as I have never committed such an offence!!!

@joesegler5421

5 жыл бұрын

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Hi Ozzie, I see that TIKKA is bringing out the TIKKA TX1 rimfire in .22LR and .17HMR would love to see you do a review when they finally become available. Cheers.

@ozziereviews

6 жыл бұрын

Yes I'd love to

Hi Ozzie, is this particular rifle available in left hand ?

Great review, not sure if you still have the rifle or not, however I shoot left handed (even though I am right handed). Can you remember or do you know if you could flip the adjustable cheek piece to the other side of the stock ? When I saw the adjuster to raise it up and down I was hoping that you could take it out and put it on the other side.

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

Not something I tested mate sorry

It is interesting to compare the bolt actions coming out of Europe and the US. There seems to be a lot of pressure in the market here in the States to produce a budget hunting rifle, and that's what you see. There does not seem to be the appreciation for a well-crafted rifle, which is too bad. Here's an example; the Thompson Center Icon. A great sub-MOA shooter, and priced accordingly, that never sold well and is not made any more. The other tendency in the States is to buy a rifle and heavily customize it. Shooters here just love to tinker. I certainly would not buy a Tikka and replace the barrel stock and trigger like I might on a (e.g.) Savage. Except for fitting, a Tikka rifle is ready to go out of the box.

@ashleynicely1046

4 жыл бұрын

Savage rifles will shoot right up with Tikka's offerings with their factory barrels. There's no reason to replace their barrel or triggers except possibly personal preference, certainly not performance potential.

5:00 You say you prefer heavier bullets on that twist, but they do not perform good in the test shooting later in the video?

sweet video. One thing to keep in mind I find that a barrel needs more than a few rounds after switching ammo to foul up and get used to the new round. Good job though awesome gun.

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+Jordon Lorenzo Thanks for watching Jordon...

I need one in 7mm-08. I want to compete with my friend's CZ 550 in .308.

How long did you let the rifle cool between groups? The first 2 were great then the rest didn't do nearly as well with pretty good ammo. It wouldn't be fair to the last few groups if you were using a hot barrel.

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+Brian X No, all were the same, wait til the barrel is luke-warm and shot the next group

I am getting one of the varmit to build as a target rifle. I will be changing out chassis. I am debating between 243, 260n 7mm08n and 308. I am leaning towards the 308, since I don't reload and the 308 has the most factory ammo available in ball to match ammo. I really like the 6mm and 7mm projectiles.

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+ajfam871 Yes that is the problem if you don't reload, those other calibre are way too expensive whereas 308 is readily available and always cheaper to buy I find...

Quick question from a uk viewer here do you need a firearms certificate to purchase / possess this rifle in the uk?

@funkyneil2000

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! You will need a section 1 firearms license to purchase any manually operated rifle that isn't a sub 12f/lbs air rifle.

Great review of a great product. I have similar results with my 1 in 9 Savage model 10. Loves the 55gr VMAX & gamekings 2nd, groups open up with the blitzkings. Interesting.

Great review. Just curious how well the barrel of this rifle handles heat. Since it’s a varmint rifle I’m a little afraid it’s not designed for fast paced shooting. Any options...?

@mknight5159

4 жыл бұрын

Huh? Thats why one would buy the Varmint model. So you have a thicker bull barrel that allows you to get more accurate shots down range before the barrel heats up and starts throwing them. A pencil barrel is only good for about 3 accurate shots. A bull barrel will get be you about 10 accurate shots before you have to let the barrel cool down. Barrel life on these Tikkas is stellar granted you look after them.

Can the adjustment knob for the comb be removed and used on the left side of rifle? I shoot left hand, so the knob would be contacting my cheek.

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

Yes

Hi Ozzie great review as always mate, just a question, why did you buy the "super varmint" over the standard "varmint" considering the only differences are the rails worth $180 and the adjustable stock which you don't even seem to use??? Why spend the extra $450 or so??? I'm personally getting the varmint blued 24" and I can't wait. Thanks for the tip on the ammo btw I have heard very good things on vmax

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+Exact M No special reason mate, just having the options there, that's about it...

This is a t3x varmint. Tx3 super varmint is green color. And i love both.

Any chance you will be reviewing the Lithgow .223 when it is released. Hopefully later this year.

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+Qld Shooter Yes, a VERY strong chance of that!

Hey Ozzie, is there a limit to the number of rounds you can have in a bolt action rifle here in qld?

@SpAceProductions100

8 жыл бұрын

Yes

@Haulinbassntrawlinass

8 жыл бұрын

+Thor Jensen You can get a 15 shot mag for this rifle from Lucky 13

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+Thor Jensen It depends on whether it's Category A or B, if it's A then the answer is no, if it's B the answer is 15 rounds...

That 1-8" twist rate Tikka makes better groups with 55 gr ammo and worst groups shooting havier ammo, isn't it strange?

@stigcc

10 ай бұрын

haha just made same comment, then realised the video is seven years old

hey mate, looking at a 204 Tikka, compared to a 223 cost and accuracy wise would the 223 be better off?

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+001marv For me the 223 would be the only choice, way more ammo variety, way better bulk ammo deals and overall it's a lot more available so the 223 would be my choice without a doubt...

What is the largest animal this rifle would be effective in hunting? Can I hunt wild boars or goats ?

hey ozzie can you do a review on a browning ab3 in 243

@ozziereviews

7 жыл бұрын

In time hopefully...

Question; why do Europeans like the 223 Remington so much? I am surprised not to see other varmint calibers like (e.g.) 22-250 .

Is the super varmint as accurate or more accurate than the tactical version in 223 excellent video just subbed thanks.

@ozziereviews

7 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure as I haven't used the tactical version mate sorry...

what are your thoughts about the action being a long action for such a short calibre?

@ozziereviews

7 жыл бұрын

I have no problem with it so long as it shoots accurately.

Does it come in a .22mag ?

I reckon I'm going to through you under the bus with this one. SAKO 85 varmint or TIKKA T3 super varmint?? Which is the better?? and why. thx

@shanevonharten3100

5 жыл бұрын

lexee50. T3 super varmint is all sako bare the stocks and magzine so value for money. T3 for workhorse Sako for the looks Budget to decide.

I'd buy this exact rifle, except in 6.5x55 Swede and a 24" barrel

Thanks for the review - can you please tell me what scope you are using in this review?

@Sim00110

7 жыл бұрын

Watch the fucken start. Leupold VX3 4.5-14x40

@dannyinaus

7 жыл бұрын

thanks, but you are a rude fuckwit

@Sim00110

7 жыл бұрын

Just sick off people asking stupid questions when all the information is presented to them. All you have to do is watch the video, it's not hard. This bloke has enough on his hands rather than telling you twice what scope he is running. We are both fuckwits.

Hi, Nice review, the tikka seem to like the Honady. I have a Steyr pro varmint and it realy like Rem Express Rifle and Sako ,223 of course. Thought you mite like to try these bullets also and the prices were quite good. I haven't used any loads above 55grns yet but will give a go soon. Its a great calibre for lots of ferral and small deer.Cheers.

@ozziereviews

8 жыл бұрын

+Rod Pollard I've used the Sako but I have never had great accuracy performance with the Remington Express ammo....

Excellent video! Do you know if the Tikka T3 Varmint is as good as this one? I like this one more but it´s a little more expensive and I don´t want the picatinny rail. Thank you.

@ozziereviews

7 жыл бұрын

Yes they are essentially the same except for the adjustable cheekpiece

@neorubio1

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your answer ;)

@ozziereviews

7 жыл бұрын

Sure no problem